Viral Asian Chicken Cranberry Salad Lunch Box Hero
This crunchy Asian-inspired chicken salad combines cabbage, sweet cranberries, toasted almonds, and a bold sesame ginger dressing for the ultimate meal prep lunch.
Ingredients
3 cups (270 g) shredded green cabbage
2 cups (180 g) shredded purple cabbage
1 cup (50 g) shredded carrots
2 cups (280 g) cooked, shredded chicken breast
1/2 cup (70 g) dried cranberries
1/3 cup (40 g) sliced almonds
3 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon (10 g) sesame seeds
3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
1 tablespoon (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
3 tablespoons (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey
1 teaspoon (5 g) grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
Instructions
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Combine cabbages, carrots, and green onions in a large bowl.
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Add chicken, cranberries, almonds, and sesame seeds.
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Whisk olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, garlic, and pepper.
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Toss salad with dressing until evenly coated.
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Chill before serving or pack into lunch containers.
Notes
Store dressing separately for best texture.
Toast almonds for deeper flavor.
Use tamari for gluten-free option.